Venlafaxine Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,569
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+85.7%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,569 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,388 to the NHS. This is 85.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,388 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.7% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +85.7% vs national average |
Explore More
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.